Why wouldn't a Muslim salute his land? Every one, not just a muslim, knows that a piece of land is not to be equated with Godhood. But nevertheless, a healthy respect to the environment that a country like India creates can be and should be expressed by all who live in the country. Why wouldn't a Muslim sing Vande Mataram? Muslims have been very clear about their stand, not just in the Vande Mataram issue. They will not respect an other religion nor will they respect a country (environment) that has given birth to another religion, nor will they even sing in a language (sanskrit), which they think is representative of another culture, not Islamic. How come all Muslims are united in allowing a fanatic Imam to be their representative? Why won't they come out and say that the Imam is not talking what the Muslims think, if they like to sing the song? Thats because a Muslim's core religious works such as the Quraan and the Shariat are intolerant to other religions. Not just a few misguided muslims,but the root of islam is intolerant. Nobody can offer peace to Islam. If we attempt, we will get bitten, like India is getting bitten by Pakistan right now. Such a pity!
